Christmas Questions

Question #1 – Why Gabriel? Luke 1:26

- Michael, the Arch-Angel was God’s messenger to the Jews
- Jesus was born for the whole world… not just the Jews
- Gabriel announced the 2nd coming of Jesus (Daniel 8).
- Gabriel told the time Jesus would be born (Daniel 9:25)

Question #2 – Why Mary? Luke 1:27-28

- There were lots of virgins in Nazareth to choose from.
- Mary was willing to be used by God any way He wanted
- Mary believed God, His promises and power.
- Mary gave praise to God

Question #3 – Why Joseph? Matthew 1:18

- Joseph was an honorable man, respecting Mary
- Joseph was a “just man”
- God could trust him to raise His Son, Jesus

Question #4 – Why Bethlehem? Luke 2:1-5

- there were 2 Bethlehems (Micha 5:2)
- King David’s records were kept there.
- “Bethlehem” means ‘house of bread’. Jesus is the ‘Bread of Life’

Question #5 – Why Swaddling Clothes? Luke 2:7

- This seems like an insignificant detail
- “Swaddling clothes” were also used to wrap the dead
- Jesus was born to die to pay the penalty for your sins
- God “wrapped” the 1st Christmas present.

Question #6 – Why the Shepherds? Luke 2:8-12

- Those who were asleep missed His birth
- The “spiritually asleep” will miss out, not only on His blessing Now, but won’t be ready when Jess returns
- The Shepherds were ready!

Question #7 – Why the Wise Men? Matthew 2:1-2

- They were Gentiles, God wouldn’t leave us out!
- They were scholars, Wise men still seek Him!
- They brought gifts, The greatest gift Why Refuse God’s Free Gift?
- There’s nothing else God can do for you, than to send His Son Jesus.
- Jesus is the perfect gift.